Colts draft DE Laiatu Latu - Round 1, Pick 15

[albany ed]

If, and that's a big


IF

He stays healthy

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by albany ed

If, and that's a big


IF

He stays healthy

I agree. The advise to medically retire, coupled with missing two years makes me wary of any type of injury to the guy. Let's hope he stays healthy for the next 6-10 years.

[Chromeburn]

Everyone should give this a watch.

https://youtu.be/WgkKTYmjWGk?si=SZTHpt7F88U-Evt6

[HoosierinFL]

So we've said before, it would be nice if we lucked into our next Freeney/Mathis type DE.
Well he could be it, its why I picked him in the poll.

Its a risk (health), and maybe there was a bigger need at CB (with the idea that better coverage that forces QBs to hold on to the ball for 1-2 more seconds would let the pass-rush-by-committee thing we had last year work even better).

But still, getting someone who is a legit threat to pressure the QB on every snap can be a game changer.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by HoosierinFL

So we've said before, it would be nice if we lucked into our next Freeney/Mathis type DE.
Well he could be it, its why I picked him in the poll.

Its a risk (health), and maybe there was a bigger need at CB (with the idea that better coverage that forces QBs to hold on to the ball for 1-2 more seconds would let the pass-rush-by-committee thing we had last year work even better).

But still, getting someone who is a legit threat to pressure the QB on every snap can be a game changer.

He's not Freeney because he's not a freak athlete, and if you want Mathis in this draft, Mo Kamara should be available in Round 4. That said, Latu has the deepest set of pass rush moves I've ever seen on a prospect, which excites me for his NFL transition, because it shouldn't be as long as the transition for someone like Paye who had no pass rush moves.

[Hoopsdoc]

I’m cautiously optimistic but it’s hard when you see “spinal fusion surgery”.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I’m cautiously optimistic but it’s hard when you see “spinal fusion surgery”.

Doctors didn't have any concerns, Ballard asked. They seem to think risk of recurrence is low and he is capable of having a long career.

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by Hoopsdoc

I’m cautiously optimistic but it’s hard when you see “spinal fusion surgery”.

Didnt he play and excel for 2 seasons post surgery? Honestly any of these players are a freak hit away from injury

[Colts And Orioles]

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Latu's phone call conversation with Chris Ballard and Harvey Steichen, upon being notified about the Colts drafting him in the 1st round ......



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXJZZshoiLs

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[sherck]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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Latu's phone call conversation with Chris Ballard and Harvey Steichen, upon being notified about the Colts drafting him in the 1st round ......



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXJZZshoiLs

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Shane Steichen looks like a bad used car salesman in that jacket.